Nimaan naftiisa ogayn, Eebbe ma yaqaan
NEnglish Translation
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
Context & Meaning
Self-knowledge leads to spiritual knowledge — introspection is faith
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan hubsiimo lahayni, war gal maaha
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
A man without certainty isn't trustworthy
Nabad la'aani waa nolol la'aan
Without peace, there is no life
Without peace, there is no life
Nacas waa la eryaa, nasiib lama eryo
You can chase away a fool but not bad luck
You can chase away a fool but not bad luck
Nin lagu seexdaw ha seexan
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Don't sleep where someone else slept
Nacas baa naftiisa neceb
A fool hates his own soul
A fool hates his own soul
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.